Berlin, Jan 29, 2026 (AFP) - Germany to harden critical infrastructure as Russia fears spike

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Germany plans to better protect its critical infrastructure with a law passed on Thursday as surging tensions with Russia stoke fears of sabotage attacks and other national security threats. Parliament voted for legislation requiring power utilities, water companies and even some supermarket chains to reduce their vulnerability to terrorism, industrial accidents, natural disasters and public health emergencies. "Germany is not at war, but we are......

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